Description
Indulge in the refreshing taste of Orange Custard Squares, a perfect combination of creamy custard and buttery crust. Each bite offers a zesty burst of citrus flavor, transporting you to sunlit orchards. Ideal for brunches or as a sweet treat, these delightful squares are sure to impress your guests and leave them craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 3 large fresh eggs, room temperature
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- Zest of 1 large orange
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour and sugar; add cold butter and mix until crumbly.
- Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the baking dish and bake for about 15 minutes until lightly golden.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs and remaining sugar until smooth. Mix in orange juice, zest, and milk.
- Gently fold in flour, baking powder, and salt until just combined.
- Pour the filling over the pre-baked crust and bake for an additional 25-30 minutes until set with a slight jiggle in the center.
- Cool completely before slicing into squares.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 195
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 80mg